July 23, 2015 Announcements

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    Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on July 22, 2015:

     

    ·       UofL researchers propose new concept on how brain interprets visual information. Read more.

     

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    DID YOU KNOW?

     

    The Urban Studies Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences houses five research centers: the Kentucky State Data Center, Kentucky Population Research Center, Center for Environmental Policy and Management, Center for Hazards Research and Policy Development and Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods.

     

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    Campus-Submitted Announcement List

     

    Farmers Markets

    1.) Gray Street

    2.) Belknap

    Events

    3.) Tonight: UofL Night at Shakespeare in the Park

    4.) Cards Under the Stars: ‘Cinderella’

    5.) Sign up for UofL Event Calendar training

    Health and Wellness

    6.) Kick start your fitness goals with Cardio Kick & Sculpt

    Miscellaneous

    7.) GRE strategy session scheduled for August

    8.) 2016 Trip: Best of China Tour

    9.) University Club open dining set for August

    Sustainability

    10.) Green Tip: Weave sustainability into your fall courses

    Talks

    11.) Autism Spectrum Disorders: What the Primary Care Physician Needs to Know

    Grand Rounds

    12.) Pediatrics

    13.) Orthopaedic Surgery

     

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    Campus-Submitted Announcements

     

    Farmers Markets

    1.) Gray Street

    Thursdays through Oct. 29, rain or shine, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 400 block of East Gray Street

    Some items available today will include: Corn, peaches, okra, green beans, squash, tomatoes, onions, tomato pies, bitter melon, cucumbers, fresh cut flowers, chicken, beef, pork, kettle corn, whole-grain bread, baked goods, local honey, maple syrup, homemade lotions and soaps. Lunch trucks: Boss Hog’s BBQ and Pollo (chicken). Live music by Wolf Holler, a local artist and one-man band who plays folk blues.

    Additional Information: Facebook page. Website.

     

    2.) Belknap

    Thursdays through Oct. 15, rain or shine, 3:30 to 6 p.m., 3rd and Brandeis next to the Ville Grill.

    Some items available today will include: Fruits and veggies, homemade breads, lamb, chicken, eggs, pork. Also, toxin-free home and personal-use products. DuPont Manual student Ryan DeLaney will be collecting new and used children’s books today (or cash donations to purchase books) at the market to benefit Cochran Elementary School. In exchange, Ryan will give juggling lessons! 

    Additional Information: Facebook page.

     

    Events

    3.) Tonight: UofL Night at Shakespeare in the Park

    July 23, 7 p.m., Central Park, 1340 S. 4th Street

    Free and open to the public

    Alumni and friends are invited to join the UofL Alumni Association, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Kentucky Shakespeare for UofL Night at Shakespeare in the Park. UofL professor emerita Rinda Frye will speak about Shakespeare’s Magical Metaphysical Theatre at 7:15 p.m. followed by Kentucky Shakespeare’s The Tempest at 8 p.m. Dessert trucks and a cash bar will be on site. Wear red to the event and be entered into giveaways throughout the night.

    Additional Information: Laura Brock, 852-1017; website.

     

    4.) Cards Under the Stars: ‘Cinderella’

    July 24, 6:30 p.m., on the lawn between the Natural Sciences Building and Grawemeyer Hall, movie begins at dusk

    Free admission

    Grab a blanket, lawn chairs and a cooler and bring the family for a screening of the 2015 film “Cinderella.” Let the kids enjoy our inflatable park and games, a meet and greet area with Cinderella and other activities. Bring a picnic or purchase concessions from Sweet ‘N Savory and Boss Hog’s BBQ. Also, watch soon for an announcement for a rescheduled screening of “Big Hero 6.”

    Additional Information: Watch calendar for additional information and weather updates if needed. Contact Brandy Warren, 852-6171.

     

    5.) Sign up for UofL Event Calendar training

    Development and University Relations Building, Suite 124 

    The Office of Communications and Marketing launched in 2014 a university-wide event marketing calendar (http://events.louisville.edu) for use by the campus community. Join us for an informal refresher course on using the calendar. We’ll cover adding events to the calendar and answer any specific questions you might have. Register for one of our sessions listed below:

    11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 28 – Register

    11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Aug. 6 – Register

    3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 13 – Register

    Additional information: Brandy Warren, 852-8025.

     

    Health and Wellness

    6.) Kick start your fitness goals with Cardio Kick & Sculpt

    Fridays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center, Humana Gym

    Free for GHN Wellness Center members

    Kick start your weekend and your metabolism with interval training that incorporates cardio, kickboxing and sculpting moves using weights. This action-packed workout improves strength, muscle tone and endurance. It’s an intense workout to end your week and start the weekend off right! All moves are modifiable based on fitness level.

    Additional Information: Website; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.

     

    Miscellaneous

    7.) GRE strategy session scheduled for August

    Aug. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Ekstrom Library, W104

    $20

    Psi Chi is sponsoring a GRE strategy session conducted by the Princeton Review. Registration is open to anyone interested in attending graduate school. Please give check or cash to Dr. Melinda Leonard, Psi Chi, 317 Life Sciences. Include GRE along with your sandwich selection (ham, turkey, roast beef or veggie) and whether you’ll be bringing your laptop.

    Additional Information: Melinda Leonard; Terri Dykhuis or Tia Wells.

     

    8.) 2016 Trip: Best of China Tour

    Experience China as you visit Shanghai and cruise the Yangtze River in signature suites. See the magnificent 3 Gorges, the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, the Great Wall in Beijing and other UNESCO World Heritage sites. Stay in five-star hotels on this very special tour in April. PARTICIPATION IS VERY LIMITED! Cost is $3,994/person, includes all flights within China, most meals, all entertainment, a four-night cruise, and an optional two-night post tour to Tibet. Learn more about this and all 2016 trips.

    Additional Information: Website; Platinum Travel Group, 502-425-2400 or Groups@Platinumtvl.com.

     

    9.) University Club open dining set for August

    11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., beginning Aug. 1, University Club

    $6.95 and up

    During the entire month of August, non-members are invited to try out membership at the University Club. We will accept payment by cash or credit card. Consider bringing staff and faculty who are new to your department. This is a great opportunity to expose them to another great benefit offered at the University of Louisville. Membership is very affordable!

    Additional Information: Linda F. Johnson; 852-6996.

     

    Sustainability

    10.) Green Tip: Weave sustainability into your fall courses

    As you finalize fall syllabi, the Sustainability Council encourages faculty from all disciplines to integrate themes of environmental, social and economic stewardship into your courses, research, and service learning projects. To help get you started, we have class discussion guides, online learning resources to go deeper, info on grants, community groups and campus sustainability efforts that need your help, and engaging events throughout the year like UofL Sustainability Week, October 19-25.

     

    Talks

    11.) Autism Spectrum Disorders: What the Primary Care Physician Needs to Know

    July 24, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Bottigheimer Auditorium

    Patricia Gail Williams, MD, professor of pediatrics, UofL Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center, will discuss recent DSM-5 changes in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. She will explain how to recognize the early signs of autism spectrum disorders. She will provide treatment options and provide local resources for autism spectrum disorders.

    Additional Information: CME category 1 is available for both AAFRP & ACCME accreditation.

     

    Grand Rounds

    12.) Pediatrics

    July 24, 8 a.m., Norton Hospital, 2nd Floor Auditorium

    This Friday, please join us for a pediatric grand rounds featuring Heather Felton, MD. Felton is assistant professor of pediatrics at UofL and the assistant medical director of the UofL Pediatrics Kosair Charities. She will be presenting “Safety and Anticipatory Guidance.” After the presentation, attendees should be able to counsel families on the latest car seat recommendations, ways to prevent drowning, and safe sleep practices for infants.

    Additional Information: Brittney Luckett, 629-8828.

     

    13.) Orthopaedic Surgery

    July 24, 6:45 to 7:45 a.m., Baxter I Research Building, auditorium, lower level

    Please join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as we welcome Craig S. Roberts, MD, MBA, K. Armand Fischer Professor and Chair of the Department. Dr. Roberts will lecture on ICD-10: Ready, Set, 68 Days to ‘Lift Off.’

    Additional Information: Monica Welsh, 852-6902.

     

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